Shell is hiring a Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating knowledge of the Run Payroll-process and ensuring on time processing of the scheduled payroll runs.
• Solving issues and errors that blocks the payroll run from completion.
• Handling reconciliation process with associated reports, ensuring compliance with Shell FCM controls and accuracy of the payroll, ensuring Posting to Finance process and 3rd party payments timely execution including bank file balancing.
• Monitor Australia statutory and legal changes and work with Country Payroll Managers for timely implementation to adjust payroll system, knowledge and managing process change: STP Reporting, Payroll Tax, Superannuation etc.
• Assist Country Payroll Manager to perform self-audit including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process performance improvements.
• Maintain CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required including sufficient documentation update is available.
• Engaging with multiple local senior stakeholders, regulators & tax authorities.
• Provide advice and support to local HR policy team, HR Operations on process clarification or consultation.
• Ensure payroll records and control files properly retained and timely declared as record per Group Record Management.
• Timely handling of employee queries via Salesforce and meet SLA requirements.
• Active participation & support through the implementation of all changes impacting Australia payroll, including the Global Payroll Strategy.

Requirements

• Significant work experience in in-country Payroll Operations (Australia legislations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proven experience in driving and sustaining service excellence within a team or organization
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Solid project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, with strong communication skills

Nice to Have

• working knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll systems (testing skills/experience will be advantageous)

Benefits

• Work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.
• Develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.
• Balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

• We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks.
• We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies.
• We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.
• The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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